Mawphlang

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Mawphlang is a village in the Indian state of Meghalaya renowned for its sacred groves, rich Khasi cultural heritage, and scenic hill landscapes.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf human settlement
village
biodiversityStatus biodiversity-rich area
climate subtropical highland climate
conservationStatus locally protected sacred grove
country India
culturalRegion Khasi Hills cultural area
linked to: Khasi Hills
distanceFromShillong approximately 25 kilometers
elevation hill region
governedBy Government of Meghalaya
hasAttraction Mawphlang Sacred Grove
megalithic sites
sacred forest
traditional Khasi village
hasCulturalPractice Khasi rituals and ceremonies
sacred grove conservation customs
hasEcosystem evergreen forest
sacred grove ecosystem
hasEthnicGroup Khasi people
hasFestival Khasi traditional festivals
knownFor Khasi cultural heritage
biodiversity
nature tourism
sacred groves
scenic hill landscapes
traditional Khasi festivals
landscapeType grasslands and forest patches
rolling hills
language English
Khasi language
locatedIn East Khasi Hills district
Khasi Hills
Meghalaya
Northeast India
locatedNear Shillong
partOf East Khasi Hills district
region Khasi Hills
religion Christianity
indigenous Khasi beliefs
roadAccessFrom Shillong
sacredGroveProtectionRule no removal of anything from the grove
sacredGroveSignificance cultural significance for Khasi people
religious significance for Khasi people
state Meghalaya
tourismType cultural tourism
ecotourism
traditionalAuthority Khasi traditional institutions
vegetationType montane forest

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